1. Follow steps
   [1](https://zulip.readthedocs.io/en/stable/production/install.html#step-1-download-the-latest-release)
   and
   [2](https://zulip.readthedocs.io/en/stable/production/install.html#step-2-install-zulip)
   of the guide for [installing a new Zulip
   server](https://zulip.readthedocs.io/en/stable/production/install.html).
1. Copy the **exported data** file containing your workspace message
   history export onto your Zulip server, and put it in `/tmp/`.
1. Log in to a shell on your Zulip server as the `zulip` user.
